Haokun He

University of Hong Kong, Isuzu Advanced Engineering Center (Japan)

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Haokun He is a roboticist whose research bridges the critical gap between precision medical robotics and autonomous navigation in dynamic environments. His most impactful work focuses on the development of MRI-compatible surgical robots, where he addresses the formidable challenge of performing high-precision stereotactic neurosurgery within the confined, high-magnetic-field space of an intraoperative MRI scanner. His landmark 2018 paper, which has garnered 65 citations, details a compact hydraulic actuation system that is both MR-safe and capable of the delicate bilateral movements required for deep brain stimulation and biopsy procedures. This design is a significant contribution to the field of image-guided surgery, enabling real-time imaging feedback during procedures without compromising robotic performance or patient safety. In parallel, He explores the frontier of autonomous systems, investigating how robots can self-explore and adapt their path planning in unpredictable, changing environments—a fundamental challenge for real-world deployment of autonomous vehicles. Through this dual focus on constrained, high-stakes medical applications and the open-ended complexity of dynamic environments, He demonstrates a versatile engineering approach dedicated to making robots more precise, safe, and autonomous.